The most indispensable 49ers

June 20, 2013

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Patrick Willis – Not only is Willis etching a Hall of Fame-like career, he could define the current era of 49ers’ football, which has revolved around defense. Willis never seems to take a play off even during the off-season despite being a perennial Pro Bowler. Without Willis, the 49ers would likely start Darius Fleming or Michael Wilhoite. That’s a considerable drop-off.

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Patrick Willis – Not only is Willis etching a Hall of Fame-like career, he could define the current era of 49ers’ football, which has revolved around defense. Willis never seems to take a play off even during the off-season despite being a perennial Pro Bowler. Without Willis, the 49ers would likely start Darius Fleming or Michael Wilhoite. That’s a considerable drop-off.